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Foundations of Anthropology Questions in UPSC Anthropology Optional Mains

Scope, branches and development of Anthropology as a discipline — including its relationship with the other social and biological sciences, and the growth of anthropology in India.

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Paper I 1.1–1.3 · Paper II 4 — Scope, Branches and Growth of Anthropology

All year-wise Foundations of Anthropology questions

2026 Contribution of L. K. Ananthakrishna Iyer in Anthropology. Answer 2026 Assess the contribution of colonial scholars in studying the tribal populations of North-East India. Answer 2025 Highlight the significant contributions of B. S. Guha, Irawati Karve and S. R. K. Chopra to Indian Anthropology. Answer 2025 Anthropology provides a multidimensional understanding of human beings by bridging the gap between science and humanities. Elucidate. Answer 2025 "The agenda of biological anthropology became more scientific from the middle of the twentieth century." Justify. Answer 2024 Deconstruct the colonial history of Indian Anthropology highlighting the critical role played by the Indian Anthropologists in sustaining its autonomy. Answer 2023 Scope and relevance of Social and Cultural Anthropology Answer 2023 Critically evaluate the contributions of S. C. Roy to Indian anthropology. Answer 2022 Illustrate the contribution of Irawati Karve to Indian Anthropology. Make a special mention of her literary contribution. Answer 2022 “Anthropology is the systematic, objective and holistic study of human kind in all times and places”. Elaborate the argument. Soon 2021 “The bio-cultural approach is the hallmark of Biological Anthropology.” Explain. Soon 2021 Elaborate the scope of anthropology and elucidate its uniqueness in the field of other social sciences. Soon 2021 Examine the contributions of S. C. Roy in highlighting the role of customary laws in tribal life. Soon 2021 Discuss the contributions of N. K. Bose in understanding tribal communities and their place in Indian civilization. Answer 2020 How can synergising the core branches of anthropology reinvigorate the holistic spirit of the discipline ? Answer 2020 Contribution of K. S. Singh to Indian Anthropology Answer 2019 Give an account of the contributions of Iravati Karve and B. S. Guha to the analysis of race and caste in India. Answer 2019 Write about the role of colonial administration in the development of Anthropology in India. Answer 2018 Discuss the contribution of S. C. Roy in the study of tribal cultures in India. Answer 2018 The Relevance of Anthropology Answer 2017 Define Anthropology. Describe the major branches of Anthropology elaborating on any one branch. Answer 2017 Discuss the contribution of Nirmal Kumar Bose to the understanding of Indian society. Answer 2016 Differences between Social Anthropology and Sociology Answer 2016 Write about the contribution made by Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf to tribal anthropology in India. Answer 2016 Compare the contribution of L. P. Vidyarthi and D. N. Majumdar to the study of Indian tribes. Answer 2015 Archaeological Anthropology. Answer 2015 Discuss the contribution of M. N. Srinivas to the study of Indian society. Examine the influence of British social anthropologists on his ideas. Soon 2014 Major sub-divisions of Anthropology Answer 2014 Critically examine the role of anthropology in Contemporary India. Answer 2014 Discuss the contributions of S. C. Roy to understanding the tribes of India. Answer

Foundations of Anthropology

30 questions

1(a) Archaeological Anthropology.

10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology > Archaeological Anthropology
2015Paper IFoundations of AnthropologyModel answer available

1(a) The Relevance of Anthropology

10 Marks150 words
Syllabus: Paper I > 1.1 Meaning, Scope and Development of Anthropology > Relevance of Anthropology
2018Paper IFoundations of AnthropologyModel answer available